Support Cupertino Schools! Inexpensive Holiday Concerts TONIGHT, December 10th by Michelle C. Carr-Crowe Are you looking for a family-friendly, entertaining way to enjoy the holidays? Wherever you live in Silicon Valley - Cupertino, San Jose, Saratoga, Sunnyvale or Santa Clara, support Cupertino area high schools and attend one of the low-cost holiday choir concerts TONIGHT, December 10th. CUPERTINO HIGH SCHOOL December 10 — Holiday Concert at 7:00pm in Auditorium LYNBROOK HIGH SCHOOL December 10 — Holiday Concert at 7:30pm in Auditorium HOMESTEAD HIGH SCHOOL — Winter Pops Concert at 6pm and at 8pm in Auditorium In addition to (or if you can't make one tonight), consider: FREMONT HIGH SCHOOL December 17 — Choir Concert at 7pm at Saint Luke in Sunnyvale or MONTA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL Decembe... 12/10/2009

FREE Quiz! Find Out if Now is a Good Time for You to Buy a Home in Cupertino Schools! by Michelle C. Carr-Crowe Is This YOUR Time to Buy a Home? Take this quiz and find out right now if yes, this is your time to buy a home!  http://apps.facebook.com/is-this-your-fafcfan/?&sr=feedform   Is This YOUR Year to Buy a Home? A series of thought-provoking questions designed by the real estate consultants and experienced experts at Michelle C. Carr-Crowe and the Get RE$ult$ Team to help potential buyers clarify their goals and discover if yes, this is the right year for them to buy a home. Top of Form 1.     1. Is there an out of area home purchase, job or investment opportunity you'd like to take advantage of in the next 6 months?   No Yes, definitely, the sooner the better I'm carefully consid... 12/06/2009

Are you looking to buy a home with nationally-recognized CUPERTINO SCHOOLS? I've made it easy for you, here's a list of all Monta Vista, Cupertino & Lynbrook High Homes Open This Weekend, 12.05.09-12.06.09. For more detailed info, including photos & maps, Just Call 408.252.8900. View All Photos    Virtual Tour       12888 CHIQUITA CTDetached Single Family (Class 1) 4 bed(s) /3|1 bath(s) 43,995 sq ft  Saratoga (Saratoga)  $2,998,000 MLS: 80941246 View All Photos       10663 SANTA LUCIA RDDetached Single Family (Class 1) 5 bed(s) /4|1 bath(s) 9,800 sq ft  Cupertino (Cupertino)  $1,920,000 MLS: 80955887 View All Photos    Virtual Tour       21011 GREENLEAF DRDetached Single Family (Class 1) 5 bed(s) /3|1 bath(s) 9,625 sq ft  Cupertino (Cupertino)  $1,880,000 MLS: 80950036 View All Photos  ... 12/04/2009

Cupertino Schools-Lynbrook & Monta Vista High Homes Open This Weekend 11.14.09 Buyers looking for homes, condos and townhomes in Lynbrook & Monta Vista High...to make it easy for you, here is a list of ALL open homes listed on the MLS advertised as open houses for the weekend of Nov. 14 & 15. Want to LEGALLY get out of having to Sign in at every open house? Call me for your Introductory set of GOLDEN TICKETS. *Also 2 *VIP Buyer *Invitation Only* Homes Available in Monta Vista BY APPT. ONLY! Both with Regnart, Kennedy & Monta Vista High! To see, you must RSVP via phone or email and we must have your current pre-approval letter on file. Please note, if you are currently working with an agent, have your agent call to find out when these *may* be on the MLS. If you have questions or want pr... 11/12/2009

Cupertino Monta Vista High Homes MidWeek Update 11.12.09 Hello & Happy Harvest Season! This is Michelle Carr Crowe with your Cupertino Monta Vista High Homes MidWeek Update for 11.12.09. The housing market in Cupertino with Monta Vista High continues to be stable. Currently there are a total of 33 single family homes for sale, ranging from $4.2 million to $868,000. There are 8 Condos and Townhome for sale. There are no multi-family units available right now. I have *2* different pre-approved buyers who want to buy in the in the next 30 days and close before the Christmas holidays -but the homes they want and need aren't on the market right now. Who do you know who's thinking of selling that could use my help? Tax Credit and Unemployment Benefits Officially Extended & Expanded The existi... 11/11/2009

Savings for Cupertino Seniors-the Tax Credit for Move-DOWN Cupertino Buyers By Michelle C. Carr-Crowe Lost in the hoopla about extending and expanding the "up to" $8,000 credit for new homebuyers is the credit for existing homeowners. In my opinion, this can be "Senior Salvation" - a tax credit for move-DOWN Cupertino sellers and buyers. I called my broker, my local real estate board, the California Association of REALTORS®, and even the IRS to ask my question: does this credit apply for move-down buyers? So far the answer is, "As long as they qualify and have a tax to apply the credit to, it looks like YES." To summarize: •1.      A first time homebuyer is one that has not owned a home for at least three years. •2.      A repeat homebuyer must have owned their current home for at least... 11/09/2009

Cupertino Voters Extend Support for FUHSD Cupertino Schools But Not Enough for Measure G to Pass By Michelle C. Carr-Crowe Whether you live in Cupertino, San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale or Los Altos, your property's value benefits from being in the Fremont Union High School District (commonly referred to as "Cupertino Schools"). http://www.fuhsd.org Yet when the home phone rang at 7:00 pm tonight we were surprised, as most people call us on our cell phones. A Fremont Union High School District student called to remind my husband to vote on Measure G tonight. Our daughter who attends high school in the district had also made calls like this, so we were familiar with the campaign. We'd talked to another volunteer this past weekend in fact. They weren't taking any chances, even with just ... 11/03/2009

Cupertino Residents with Cupertino or Monta Vista Schools-Vote Today on Measure G! By Michelle C. Carr-Crowe Exercise your right to vote today! In the Fremont High School District, Measure G is on the ballot. Below is a synopsis of the proposal. Basically, it is an extension of the existing parcel tax at the same amount of $98, which is set to expire, as well as an annual adjustment for inflation. The measure exempts homeowners who are seniors and/or disabled. NOVEMBER 3, 2009: MEASURE GTo provide stable, local funds needed to protect teaching positions, and assure that Cupertino, Fremont, Homestead, Lynbrook, and MontaVista High School students are prepared to successfully compete for college admission, shall the Fremont Union High School District replace its existing, expiring parcel ... 11/03/2009

Open Homes in San Jose, Cupertino & Saratoga with Lynbrook High or Monta Vista High this Weekend Open Homes in San Jose, Cupertino & Saratoga with Lynbrook High or Monta Vista High this Weekend Buyers, to make your search easier this weekend, here is a list of all open homes scheduled in San Jose, Cupertino and Saratoga with either Lynbrook High or Monta Vista High School. Please let me know if you want a private showing - Just Call 408.252.8900.   Open House Schedules Street Address List Price 1 BR BA Bldg SqFt Age DOM City     MLS Num   Lot Size            Sun 11/1 1:30-4:30 1033 WINDSOR ST $2,388,800 6 4 4,956 SqFt 6 29 San Jose     80947198   10,950 SqFt           Sun 11/1 1:30-4:30 21011 GREENLEAF DR $1,880,000 5 4 (3/1) 3,815 SqFt 0 10 Cupertino     80950036   9,625 SqFt          ... 10/31/2009

The Best $2 Show I've Ever Seen-Cupertino's Debut Choir Concert By Michelle C. Carr-Crowe When I was younger and low on cash and seeking inexpensive entertainment, I remember people suggested seeing high school games, musicals or performances as a reasonable option to higher-priced professional events. Current economic times are causing me and others to get back to basics and re-visit this money-saving habit. So when my daughter invited me to see Cupertino High School's Debut Choir Concert tonight, I said yes. I was even more thrilled once I heard the price! Tonight I enjoyed a fabulous show featuring talent, poise and professionalism produced by the students at Cupertino High School-and it only cost $2! I have to compliment the students' director Andrew Aron for his good-natured but fi... 10/28/2009

I am still waiting for my Google Wave invitation. I applied to Google. I waited. I sent a few nice email requests to different departments at Google. All came back "failed". Living in Silicon Valley, whether San Jose, Saratoga, Cupertino or Palo Alto, there is a huge pressure to be on top of technology. I invest a lot of time learning new tools and technology. How can I learn it if I can't even get it? As I began feeling anxious while waiting, I blogged about my desire to obtain a Google Wave invitation on ActiveRain. While I received some messages of support, no invitations came through. Darn. So I figured I'd at least tell anyone else interested in obtaining a Google Wave invitaion the steps. For anyone else seeking an invitation to Google Wave, here is the link to the main request pa... 10/27/2009

I would really love to get all of my phone numbers integrated. I'm really curious about how well Google Voice and Google Voice Light work. Is anyone here on AR using it? Liking it? Hating it? How is it compared to other services, both voicemail and voice recognition software? I'm constantly forwarding (or unforwarding) phone numbers and an integrated system sounds like a fantasy come true to me.  In honesty, I'm praying someone will kindly give me an invitation to try Google Voice. Maybe it will be you! Look forward to hearing your input...you can contact me offline as well at info@michellejudycarr.com. 10/26/2009

MONTA VISTA HIGH Open Houses Buyers looking for Monta Vista High...to make it easy for you, here is a list of ALL open homes in Cupertino with Monta Vista High for the weekend of Oct. 24 & 25. Want to LEGALLY get out of having to Sign in at every open house? Call me for your Introductory set of GOLDEN TICKETS. SPECIAL EVENT: *VIP Buyer *Invitation Only* Open House Sun. , Oct. 25 from 11 am-1 pm - 3 Br with Dilworth, Miller & Lynbrook! To attend, you must RSVP via phone or email and we must have your current pre-approval letter on file.   12906 CHIQUITA CT $2,488,000 5 3 3,185 SqFt 21 26 Saratoga 1   80946915   45,900 SqFt         Sun 10/25 1:00-4:30 Host: Dominic E. Nicoli 22362 REGNART RD $2,395,000 3 2 1,974 SqFt 31 46 Cupertino 1   80943105   144,183 SqFt         Sun 10/25 1:30-4:30 ... 10/24/2009

Cupertino Schools Lynbrook High Homes Mini-Update 10.24.09 Hello, this is Michelle Carr Crowe with your Lynbrook High Homes Mini-Update for 10.24.09. GREAT NEWS: 4090 Yellowstone in West San Jose just closed. With 8 multiple offers, this updated 4 br featured granite slab kitchen, crown molding, central A/C on a huge, private ~10K lot-asking $599,000-$OLD & CLO$ED for $651,000! Now we have an opening for a New Seller Client-Who do you know and like who'd like to get this kind of RE$ult$? Just Call ... (408) 252-8900. SELLERS: Click HERE to Find Out Home Values BEFORE You Sell      Recent Blogs You May Enjoy Grandma Judy's Tips for Treats Not Tricks This Halloween How to Pet a Lion New Bengal Tiger Cubs Available Soon for Petting   PERSONAL TO PARENTS OF LYNBROOK SENIORS: The Homecoming ... 10/23/2009

Treats Not Tricks - Grandma Judy's Tips for a Fun & Safe Halloween Grandma Judy's Rules for Halloween-Making sure You Get Treats not Tricks My mother Judy Carr, like most children, LOVED Halloween. Most parents like me endure it.  Combining an abundance of sugar-rush-inducing candy, the exuberant freedom from inhibitions due to make-believe and costumes and the often opposing ideas of "Halloween fun" between younger and older children can result in a disappointing feeling of being tricked when you expected treats. Grandma Judy had the usual rules: walk, don't run; have at least 1 partner; only go to houses you know (or at least ones that are well-lit); don't touch the pumpkins or displays; don't eat any candy you received along the way, and listen to your chaperone. Also, keep in mind t... 10/22/2009

Where the Real Wild Things Are: New Bengal Tiger Cubs Almost Ready for Petting   In Silicon Valley, most people have gotten away not only from farming, but nature itself. San Jose, Saratoga and Cupertino were formerly home to orchards of apricots, cherries and plumbs. Chickens, pigs and goats were fairly common just a generation or two ago. Now we're out of touch and sometimes need to literally travel outside of our comfort zone to get in touch with nature and the wild. If you've only have dreamed of petting a real live tiger cub, your opportunity is coming up! West Coast Game Park Safari - Bandon, Oregon Source: www.gameparksafari.com West Coast Game Park! America's Largest Wild Animal Petting Adventure! If you've never heard of West Coast Game Park Safari in Bandon, Oregon, get out yo... 10/22/2009

Lynbrook High Homes Update 10.17.09 Hello, this is Michelle Carr Crowe with your Lynbrook High Homes Update for 10.17.09. More new cool news and tools in this week's issue. Best news of all: Zee is back from her vacation in Iran! We are glad to have her back home. SELLERS: Homes in Lynbrook are selling - this week there are almost twice as many PENDING single family homes as there are homes FOR SALE. (9 for sale vs. 16 pending). As the deadline looms for obtaining the $8K first time homebuyer tax credit, more buyers are pushing themselves to act now and take advantage of the free money while it's available. I have *6* different pre-approved buyers who want to buy in the next 4-12 weeks but the homes they want and need aren't on the market right now. Who do you know who's thinking of sel... 10/16/2009

Monta Vista High Homes Condos & TownHomes Plus Multi-Family Residential Mini-Update 10.13.09   All of these single family homes are currently for sale in the Monta Vista High Homes area. To see these homes and others not yet on the open market, Just Call 408.252.8900. TownHomes & Condos: 12 Address City Beds Baths DOM LOE SqFt $/SqFt HOA List Price Age Sale Price   ACTIVE                        7365 Wildflower   Cupertino   3   2 1/2  4     3,207   $401.62   $350   $1,288,000   2        10728 Stevens Canyon Rd   Cupertino   3   2 1/2  29     2,215   $514.22   $190   $1,139,000   1        20632 Oak Creek Ln   Saratoga   3   2 1/2  126     1,807   $469.78   $278   $848,888   30        11452 Garden Terrace Dr   Cupertino   3   2 1/2  69     1,591   $495.91   $240   $789,000   28        207... 10/12/2009

 Monta Vista High Homes Mini-Update 10.13.09 All of these single family homes are currently for sale in the Monta Vista High Homes area. To see these homes and others not yet on the open market, Just Call 408.252.8900.  Single Family Homes Only: 50 Summary Of Comparable Properties Single Family Residential   Address City Beds Bath DOM LOE SqFt $/SqFt Lot(SqFt) List Price Age Sale Price   ACTIVE  15601 Montebello Rd   Cupertino   5   4+  21     5,400   $777.78   626,392   $4,200,000   71        11219 Stauffer Ln   Cupertino   5   3 1/2  62     5,325   $657.28   47,916   $3,500,000   16        10450 Serra St   Cupertino   5   4+  209     4,650   $729.03   30,056   $3,390,000          22330 Regnart Rd   Cupertino   4   2 1/2  195     3,065   $815.01   118,483   $2,498,000   30        12906... 10/12/2009

Lynbrook High Homes Mini-Update Active Single Family Homes for sale in San Jose Lynbrook: 9 1033 Windsor St   San Jose   6+   4+  7     4,956   $482   10,950   $2,388,800   6        1681 Provincetown Dr   San Jose   4   3  132     2,800   $535.67   6,500   $1,499,888          1693 Provincetown Dr   San Jose   5   3  32     2,701   $518.29   6,500   $1,399,888          1015 Avondale St   San Jose   6+   4+  64     3,708   $377.29   10,200   $1,399,000   59        1473 Sharon Manor Ct   San Jose   5   3 1/2  221     3,493   $400.52   5,500   $1,399,000   14        1432 Yilufa Ct   San Jose   4   3 1/2  8     2,309   $475.53   2,171   $1,098,000          1142 Johnson Av   San Jose   5   2  51     1,904   $530.46   6,549   $1,010,000   51        6208 Rainbow Dr   San Jose   4   3  2     1,7... 10/10/2009